ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center

03/17/2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 ANCC Magnet® Awards!

The National Magnet Nurse of the Year Award and the Magnet Prize recognize exceptional nursing leadership, innovation, and impact across Magnet organizations.

📆 Submission deadline:
Monday, April 13 at 11:59 PM

We encourage you to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding nurses and teams who are nursing excellence and improving patient care.

Nomination links:
🔹 ANCC Magnet Nurse of the Year Award: https://ow.ly/XCPi50YvjMu
🔹 ANCC Magnet Prize: https://ow.ly/L5En50YvjMt

03/16/2026

Are you an student or faculty member interested in learning about the steps to become ?
Join our FREE upcoming webinar: “Steps to Apply for ANCC APRN Certification” hosted by the APRN Educational & Faculty Outreach Program Manager.
In this informative session, you’ll learn:
✔️ The step-by-step certification application process
✔️ Study resources to help you prepare with confidence
✔️ Key policies and eligibility requirements
✔️ How the American Nurses Association supports APRNs throughout their professional journey
Don’t miss this opportunity to get clear, practical guidance on your path to certification. Register today:

Our team is here to support APRN students and faculty through every step of the ANCC APRN certification application process. Join our upcoming free webinar to learn about: - The step-by-step application process - Study resources to help you prepare - Important policies and requirements - How ANA sup...

03/12/2026

Our Outreach Engagement Manager & Tradeshow Liaison, Katelyn Bern, MA, is always excited to connect with the incredible contributors behind . She and her fellow ANCC team members enjoyed meeting and engaging with attendees at the NACNS Annual Conference .

Are you and interested in sharing your certification journey? We would love to hear your story!

Submit your story here: https://surveys.nursingworld.org/s3/Share-Your-Story-With-Us
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03/12/2026

We’re excited to share that our APRN Educational & Faculty Outreach Program Manager, Tonya L. Page, will be presenting at the Professional Development & Practice Summit in Orlando this April! 🎉

Her session, “The Future is Now: Expanding Access to APRN Development Through ANCC Education Innovation,” will explore new ways to support APRNs through innovative education and engagement strategies.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how these initiatives are shaping the future of APRN professional development:

🌐 Explore innovative engagement strategies, including national APRN webinar series, that expand equitable access to professional development, clinical excellence, leadership, and policy updates.
🚀 Examine transition-to-practice challenges facing APRNs and evaluate how modular, career-stage–aligned learning supports progression from novice to expert roles.
📈 Evaluate workforce-responsive topics and delivery modalities that resonate with APRNs and faculty to promote sustained professional growth and engagement.

🔗 Register for the summit: https://pdpsummit.nursingworld.org/pdp-summit-saag

03/12/2026

The ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP)® sets the global standard for programs that prepare RNs to thrive in new practice settings. Bring the same level of excellence to your program — join an introductory workshop, May 28-29, to get started! Explore accreditation standards and best practices from leading programs. Register today 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q03N5_Fm0

03/11/2026

Proud to be a Gold Sponsor at the NACNS Annual Conference !

Our team is honored to support this incredible event and connect with the clinical nurse specialist community. Sean DeGarmo, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-BC, Director of Advanced Practice Initiatives & Certification Outreach, enjoyed presenting at the NACNS Student Luncheon and guiding students through the steps to becoming .

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by our booth! We’d love to:
✨ Answer your certification questions
🏅 Help you pick up conference ribbons to display your credentials
🧢 Grab your Advanced Practice Initiatives visor
🤝 Meet the team:

👩‍⚕️ Heidi McNeely, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC – Vice President of Individual Credentialing and Research
👨‍⚕️ Sean DeGarmo, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-BC – Director of Advanced Practice Initiatives & Certification Outreach
👩‍💼 Katelyn Bern, MA – Outreach Engagement Manager & Tradeshow Liaison

03/08/2026

Special thanks to everyone who visited the ANCC booth at by !

Tonya L. Page, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, LSSGB, FCCS-C, APRN Educational & Faculty Outreach Program Manager, and Katelyn Bern, MA, Outreach Engagement Manager & Tradeshow Liaison, were honored to connect with so many of you and share resources to support your certification journey.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth and registered for our upcoming webinar: Two Expert Sessions: Menopause Care and CKD Detection. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! Secure your spot here:
https://ana-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017719556798/WN_RPjcS3O9STijgw44LsuAXw #/registration

03/08/2026

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the leadership, resilience, and impact of women across the globe—and the millions of nurses who power healthcare every day.

More than five million registered nurses in the United States—and millions more worldwide—bring expertise, compassion, and advocacy to the frontlines of care, research, education, and policy.

Women in nursing continue to lead change, strengthen communities, and shape the future of healthcare.

Today and every day, we celebrate the leaders, innovators, and advocates who embody The Power of Nurses™.

03/05/2026

Certified Nurses Day is March 19 🎉

Board certification isn’t just a credential—it’s a mark of excellence. It honors the nurses who go above and beyond to master their specialty and lead the future of healthcare.

Ready to celebrate your team?

📥 Download the Certified Nurses Day Toolkit for ready-to-use graphics, thank you cards, certificates, and other promotional materials: https://hubs.ly/Q045F4WT0

Let’s recognize the dedication and excellence certified nurses bring to healthcare every day!

03/04/2026

🎉 Join us in congratulating last month's newly designation, redesignation, and designated as Magnet with Distinction organizations.
The program identifies healthcare organizations worldwide that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice by aligning nursing leadership, strategy, and outcomes to improve patient care. The Magnet with Distinction program further recognizes hospitals and healthcare organizations that exceed the rigorous scoring thresholds required for Magnet designation.
Learn more here: 👉 https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/

03/04/2026

Are you an student or faculty member interested in learning about the steps to become ?

Join our FREE upcoming webinar: “Steps to Apply for ANCC APRN Certification” hosted by the APRN Educational & Faculty Outreach Program Manager.

In this informative session, you’ll learn:
✔️ The step-by-step certification application process
✔️ Study resources to help you prepare with confidence
✔️ Key policies and eligibility requirements
✔️ How the American Nurses Association supports APRNs throughout their professional journey

Don’t miss this opportunity to get clear, practical guidance on your path to certification. Register today: https://ana-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/9817713619940/WN_Ut-7A42LQ6yWsaU7h1dfdA #/registration

03/03/2026

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women who have shaped history — and the women who are shaping healthcare every single day.

Nurses have long been leaders, advocates, innovators, and changemakers. From advancing science and policy to improving patient outcomes and strengthening communities, women in nursing continue to drive meaningful progress across the profession.

Their impact is not limited to history books. It is seen in hospitals, classrooms, boardrooms, research labs, and legislative chambers across the country.

Today, we honor their leadership, resilience, and unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare for all.